Update on College Admissions

College admission were unpredictable last year. The impact of going test optional was much greater than expected. While the UCs and other highly competitive schools saw a record number of applications, smaller less well know schools experience a drop in applications. Cal State Humboldt is looking to acquire polytechnic status to drive up it's dwindling numbers, from the HSU website:Looking to the FutureThe California State University has asked HSU to conduct a self-study, including an academic and a business plan, to become designated the state’s third polytechnic university. This momentous opportunity reflects on HSU’s excellence. As a polytechnic, HSU would be able to leverage its strengths and help meet important needs for the North Coast and California.
Why Humboldt and Why Now?A polytechnic university in the northern part of the state would help California provide access to high-demand programs, while improving education and career opportunities on the North Coast. Graduates from STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and applied sciences like health and agriculture are in high demand, as are graduates with hands-on experience, an education grounded in the liberal arts, and a strong understanding of sustainability.
California and the nation are facing a huge workforce need that will only grow over the next 10 years. With the CSU’s existing Polytechnics impacted, and HSU under-enrolled, this designation would allow us to provide access to the education that students and employers alike are seeking. 

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